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T-23 Uirapuru vs T-33 Shooting Star

T-23 Uirapuru vs T-33 Shooting Star at a glance — top speed 225 vs 970 km/h, range 800 vs 2,052 km, max takeoff weight 840 vs 6,832 kg, built 155 vs 6,557 units.

Aerotec T-23 Uirapuru military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 T-23 Uirapuru
Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-33 Shooting Star
Specifications
T-23 Uirapuru T-33 Shooting Star
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aerotec Lockheed
First flight 2 June 1965 22 March 1948
Year introduced 1968 1948
Number produced 155 units 6557 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 13.5 m² 21.8 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 11.8 m
Height 2.7 m 3.6 m
Length 6.6 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 225 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 800 km 2,052 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 840 kg 6,832 kg
Empty weight 540 kg 3,794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 120 kW 1 x 2,086 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 225 km/h, a difference of 745 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 840 kg.
Which is larger, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 20 years before the T-23 Uirapuru which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 155 units of the T-23 Uirapuru.